TAFE NSW
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
The Bachelor of Community Services is an online degree designed for passionate advocates of social justice who want to support disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and communities. Graduates gain the skills and qualifications to work in diverse community services roles while driving social change and empowerment.
You must demonstrate previous experience or study by providing evidence of achieving one of the following: NSW HSC or equivalent, Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or equivalent, completed Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification, or successful completion of at least one year full-time study at a higher education institution. Certificates and transcripts must be certified through a Justice of the Peace. During study, you'll need to provide a Working with Children Check and National Police Check. Special admission is available for mature-aged applicants (21+ years) or those facing disadvantage.
The course requires completion of 22 subjects (240 credit points) comprising 18 core subjects and 4 elective subjects. Core subjects include: Academic Foundations, Working in Community Services, Ethics and Legislation in Community Services, Specialist Communication, Groupwork for Social Change, Lifespan Development, and Fields of Practice. Elective subjects allow you to focus on specific areas within community services aligned with your interests and career goals. Subjects cover the foundations of the community services industry and specialist skills for direct service work with individuals and groups.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider with extensive experience in community services training. The course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and provides 400 hours of practical workplace experience. TAFE NSW offers comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, Aboriginal support, careers counselling, and access to LinkedIn Learning. The institution recognises prior learning and offers flexible study options tailored to local community needs.
Graduates are well-positioned for careers in the diverse community services sector, including roles as case managers, community services workers, mental health support workers, child protection workers, family support workers, and disability support workers. The qualification prepares you to work with disadvantaged and vulnerable populations across housing, mental health, disability, multicultural, financial, youth, and domestic and family violence support services. You can further advance your skills through related postgraduate study such as the Diploma of Mental Health or Diploma of Trauma-Informed Care and Practice.
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